What is a Hoshiarpur table?

A Hoshiarpur table is a distinctive octagonal or square folding table originating from the Punjab region of India. These pieces are characterised by dense surface carving and intricate brass or bone inlay. Craftsmen produced them in large numbers during the late nineteenth century for export to British homes. They fold flat on an interlocking base system, making them both decorative and practical for modern spaces.

How do I care for rosewood?

Rosewood requires stable humidity and minimal exposure to direct sunlight to prevent the dense timber from drying out or fading. Dust the carved recesses regularly with a soft, dry brush. Avoid applying modern silicone polishes or heavy waxes that build up in the intricate carved grooves. An occasional application of neutral furniture wax helps maintain the natural sheen of the wood.

Where were these tables made?

These tables were manufactured in various workshops across the Indian subcontinent during the British colonial period. Major production centres included Hoshiarpur in the north and regional workshops in Bengal and Bombay. Local artisans combined traditional indigenous woodworking techniques with furniture shapes requested by British officials and merchants. The resulting pieces were then shipped to Britain for domestic use.

Are all these tables solid rosewood?

While the listings feature solid rosewood items, many examples incorporate related dense tropical hardwoods such as teak or padouk. Cabinetmakers often selected these alternative timbers for their weight and stability. Inlay elements also introduce contrasting materials like bone, brass, and ebony into the construction. Inspecting the underside and grain helps identify the primary timber used in each individual piece.

How do I date an antique Indian table?

Dating relies on examining the construction methods, the style of the carving, and the specific materials used in the inlay work. Pieces from the early nineteenth century often feature simpler, heavier classical forms. By the eighteen-eighties and nineties, production shifted towards highly ornate, folding Hoshiarpur tables covered in complex geometric patterns. Documentation or family provenance can also assist in establishing a precise decade of origin.

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An antique Indian rosewood table brings dense tropical timber and intricate carving into a room, offering a functional surface steeped in colonial history.

19th century

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Magnificent 19th Century Anglo Indian Rosewood Console Table

From Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

£4,499

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19th century

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Rare Anglo Indian Antique Carved Table

From Driscolls Antiques Ltd

£580

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19th century

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Indian Rosewood Console Table

From Ropeworks Antiques

£885

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Unusual Anglo-indian Hardwood Occasional Table

19th century

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Unusual Anglo-indian Hardwood Occasional Table

From Georgian Antiques

£880

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19th century

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19th Century North Indian Table

From Dean Antiques Ltd

£2,850

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19th century

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19th-century Indian Rosewood Side Table with Leaf Motifs

From Colton Antiques

£450

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Large Antique Octagonal Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Table

19th century

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Large Antique Octagonal Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Table

From David Griffith Antiques

£1,695

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Rare and Unusual Anglo Indian Fitted Work Table

19th century

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Rare and Unusual Anglo Indian Fitted Work Table

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£580

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Indian Side Table Colonial Antiques Elephant Legs 1840

19th century

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Indian Side Table Colonial Antiques Elephant Legs 1840

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,450

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1900 - 1920

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19thc Anglo-indian Carved Table

From LVS Decorative Arts

£650

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Several occasional tables feature carved elephant legs supporting the top, bringing a literal interpretation of wildlife directly into the Victorian parlour.

19th century

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Fine Anglo Indian Padouk Sideboard

From John Howkins Antiques

£1,400

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Early Nineteenth Century Anglo Indian Table

19th century

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Early Nineteenth Century Anglo Indian Table

From The Fine Art Fund

£2,200

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19th century

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Rosewood Octagonal Occasional Table

From Philip Hunt Antiques

£495

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1920 - 1940

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Ebonised and Inlaid Indian Coffee Table

From Martlesham Antiques

£1,550

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A Very Decorative Anglo Indian Middle Eastern Possible Mughal Empire Folding Coffee Table. Circa 1900-20

1900 - 1920

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A Very Decorative Anglo Indian Middle Eastern Possible Mughal Empire Folding Coffee Table. Circa 1900-20

From Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

£575

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1900 - 1920

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Indian Elephant Table

From Ropeworks Antiques

£685

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Antique Indian Rosewood Table

Magnificent 19th Century Anglo Indian Rosewood Console Table

Rare Anglo Indian Antique Carved Table

Indian Rosewood Console Table

Unusual Anglo-indian Hardwood Occasional Table

19th Century North Indian Table

19th-century Indian Rosewood Side Table with Leaf Motifs

Large Antique Octagonal Anglo Indian Hoshiarpur Table

Rare and Unusual Anglo Indian Fitted Work Table

Indian Side Table Colonial Antiques Elephant Legs 1840

19thc Anglo-indian Carved Table

Fine Anglo Indian Padouk Sideboard

Early Nineteenth Century Anglo Indian Table

Rosewood Octagonal Occasional Table

Ebonised and Inlaid Indian Coffee Table

A Very Decorative Anglo Indian Middle Eastern Possible Mughal Empire Folding Coffee Table. Circa 1900-20

Indian Elephant Table

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